The Magic City: Birmingham according to Sun Ra (2025)

IMDb·May 15

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A new documentary about Sun Ra's time in Birmingham is being shown in the city. The documentary is one of several films competing in the Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival, and it has received positive reviews. Additionally, Birmingham has approved new funding for film and TV production, but it is unclear if this is directly related to the documentary about Sun Ra.

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